• Texas bill targets deed fraud, but expert points to online loopholes,Jonathan Delozier

    Texas bill targets deed fraud, but expert points to online loopholes

    A bill on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk could give county clerks new tools to combat deed fraud, but one industry expert says the measure doesn’t go far enough to protect against scams carried out online. Senate Bill 15 — approved by the Texas Legislature in August — would require clerks to ask for

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  • Mortgage rates drop below 6% for FHA, VA loans,Sarah Wolak

    Mortgage rates drop below 6% for FHA, VA loans

    On Thursday, mortgage rates data from Mortgage News Daily (MND) showed that the 30-year fixed rates for government loans fell below 6%. As of Thursday afternoon, the average Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan rate was 5.97% and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rate was 5.99%. Mort

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  • Real estate pros: Explain the value of buyer rep without sounding like a script,Darryl Davis

    Real estate pros: Explain the value of buyer rep without sounding like a script

    One of the most important parts of a real estate agent’s job is helping buyers understand why working with you matters, especially now that the new rules around representation and compensation have changed the conversation. Now, more than ever, it is important for buyers to understand the value your

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